I know that telling your immediate family can be the toughest sometimes because it will inevitably change the way they think of you for the rest of their lives. However, it's really no different an act than telling a close friend, or confidant or therapist even. You are who you are, to a large extent you didn't choose and can't control much of your illness. I gues I should say that none of us chose this really. Whether understanding is forthright or it takes awhile being honest with those that are in a position to help you is important.

I am sorry tot hear about your situation, I think that we all know what is is like to be fighting our own minds and how that can spiral into overwhelming helplessness. Just understand that whatever it takes for you to get help, you are worth it. All of us are here to help; we all lean on each other because so much of the outside world cannot or chooses not to be understanding about an illness that effects every part of our life and is different for every individual.

Hang in there. My thoughts are with you.